In elections, who is permitted to assist a PWD who cannot vote alone?

In elections, who is permitted to assist a PWD who cannot vote alone?

• A. A fellow legal voter
• B. The spouse of the PWD
• C. A government official
• D. A non-voter friend

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that a person with a disability who cannot vote alone can receive help from someone who is legally eligible to vote. The helper should be a fellow registered voter, ensuring the assistant has the same standing to be in the voting area and to provide the needed support without introducing external influence. This keeps the process accessible while protecting the secrecy and integrity of the ballot. A government official cannot serve as the normal helper in this context, and a non-voter does not have the legal qualification to participate in the voting process in that role. The key requirement is that the helper is a registered voter who can assist as requested while the PWD makes and casts their own choices.

The main idea is that a person with a disability who cannot vote alone can receive help from someone who is legally eligible to vote. The helper should be a fellow registered voter, ensuring the assistant has the same standing to be in the voting area and to provide the needed support without introducing external influence. This keeps the process accessible while protecting the secrecy and integrity of the ballot. A government official cannot serve as the normal helper in this context, and a non-voter does not have the legal qualification to participate in the voting process in that role. The key requirement is that the helper is a registered voter who can assist as requested while the PWD makes and casts their own choices.